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The Fine Print Note (FPN) of 300.3(C)(1) refers us to Sec. 725.136(A) for Class 2 and Class 3 circuit conductors, which does not allow you to place Class 2 and Class 3 circuit conductors in the same raceway as Class 1, electric, light and power conductors.

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